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One simple trick to getting your new business started

If you’re a regular reader, you know that I harp a lot on the fact that most would-be entrepreneurs never even get started. My intent is not to be overly critical or negative, but to reinforce the point that for every real entrepreneur, there are dozens of aspiring entrepreneurs who never even take the first step.

Taking that first step is arguably the hardest hurdle you will have to clear as an entrepreneur. I understand all too well that doing so is easier said than done. However, I’ve discovered one simple trick to overcoming your fear, anxiety, and complacency.

Over the years, I have found that the number one reason (or excuse) for entrepreneurial paralysis is the seemingly overwhelming nature of the task at hand. The trick to conquering this fear is to visualize your new company as a drawing or a novel.

You don’t create a drawing or a novel by crafting the final product in your first pass. Instead, you start out with a sketch or a rough draft, which you refine over time.

About Me

At age 45, I recently hit my "number." I'm now officially somewhat rich. I'm 100% debt-free with a net worth of over $7 million. While I still choose to work part-time to help run the business I started 15 years ago, I have plenty of free time to enjoy with my family, and I travel for fun frequently. But it wasn't always this way. Read more